Recording thru Matrix Outs without Main EQ?

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Hello,

I’m using a stereo matrix to record my shows. I feed the matrix with the main L/R signal. The only disadvantage is, that I always record the EQed main mix. Is there a possibility to select the “matrix out point”? Or is the only way to use Main as the recording feed and use a matrix out for the PA system an do all the EQing here?

Best regards

Manuel

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Current firmware does not support selection of the matrix send point. This is being considered for a future release.

Yes, using the matrix out for the PA is a good solution. My typical mix setup is to work with an LRSub main mix (separate feed to the sub bass speakers), then route the main LR via stereo matrix 1 to L and R of the PA, and the main Sub mix via stereo matrix 2 to Sub of the PA. Of course I only need one feed from the Sub stereo matrix but the advantage that gives me is the ability to gang GEQ on those two matrix so that I have instant access to one graphic EQ that affects the whole PA. Stereo matrix 3 and 4 pick up the main mix for a couple recording feeds which are not affected by the main PA EQ. On the surface you can bury the main L, R and Sub masters on a layer you don’t use and then control your main mix from just two strips assigned from stereo matrix 1 and 2.

But that is just one way of working to achieve what you want…

Regards,

Carey (A&H)

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Halo Carey,

that’s exactly what I wanted to know. Nice to read that i wasn’t too far away. The idea of ganging the two matrix for using one EQ is great.

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Also, I think that If you put your Main LR in PRE for your Matrix should bypass the EQ altogether. I used this function to send audio to a TV station without affecting my PA mix…

Coco

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Just to clarify… In the current version of firmware, both the pre and post fade sends to the matrix are post-EQ so the main mix EQ will affect the matrix even if you set it pre fader.

Regards,

Carey

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hi all, this feature is not for ‘consideration’!!! please include it, we need it! thankyou very much…:smiley:

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Could you not mix the house from the matrix outs (using matrix eqs) and record from the L-R outs (eq bypassed)?

Tim Tyler

Richmond, Va,

US

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that would be suggestion, too!

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I mentioned using the matrix for the main PA in my original post. I still think that this is the easiest way…